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Advice on buying a used upright piano? Looking to spend around 2K.

Posted on 11/18/17 at 1:35 am
Posted by LakeViewLSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2009
17730 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 1:35 am
Looking for a decent used one.

Any advice on shopping for something like this?
This post was edited on 11/18/17 at 1:54 am
Posted by TSLG
Member since Mar 2014
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Posted on 11/18/17 at 1:55 am to
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Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
34939 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 1:57 am to
Make sure the innards aren't fricked
This post was edited on 11/18/17 at 1:58 am
Posted by LakeViewLSU
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2009
17730 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 2:08 am to
Come on. Im sure I can something for 2K
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
68268 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 4:23 am to
This is 1500 plus 1000 shipping.

I googled upright piano cost


Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
68268 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 4:24 am to
My advice is wait a month once you have it where you want it then get it professionally tuned.
Posted by Lambdatiger1989
NOLA
Member since Jan 2012
2288 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 5:15 am to
I bought a used one for around that much from Hall Piano in Metairie. Have had no issues.
Posted by NyCaLa
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2014
1015 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 5:15 am to
That's a spinet, not an upright. Piece of crap. A used Yamaha or Kawai upright, studio or console would be a good find at $2k if the innards check out. At bare minimum you want a console
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9784 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 5:33 am to
They are always on Craigslist for well under $1000. Usually around 400
Posted by DonChowder
Sonoma County
Member since Dec 2012
9249 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 5:33 am to
Kawai is the way to go if you can find one.
Posted by baybeefeetz
Member since Sep 2009
31632 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 5:42 am to
People give them shits away for free all the time in big cities.
Posted by Old Sarge
Dean of Admissions, LSU
Member since Jan 2012
55219 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 7:15 am to
I think I remember paying around 2,200 for it and paying $300 to have it moved by professionals, then another $200 for tuning (annual expense)

Side note, there were many around my area for 1,100-1,500 but this one was like brand new condition, so worth the extra $$ to me


This is very similar to the one I bought for my kids
This post was edited on 11/18/17 at 7:18 am
Posted by BatonRougeBuckeye
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2013
1784 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 7:49 am to
quote:

Looking for a decent used one.

Any advice on shopping for something like this?




Look on Facebook classifieds. I saw one on there the other day where they were giving it away to somebody that would come and move it. It was in very nice condition. Not junk.
Posted by Bullfrog
Institutionalized but Unevaluated
Member since Jul 2010
56169 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 7:53 am to
I grew up with a Steinway Grand. My upright (which I just learned is actually a spinet) sounds horrible in comparison.

Good luck in your search.
Posted by LSU Tiger Bob
South
Member since Sep 2011
3001 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 7:53 am to
quote:

That's a spinet, not an upright. Piece of crap. A used Yamaha or Kawai upright, studio or conolwould be a good find at $2k if the innards check out. At be are minimum you want a console


^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS!!!
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
70874 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 8:07 am to
Sounds like it would be easy to test before buying.
Posted by LSU Neil
Springfield
Member since Feb 2007
2490 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 8:10 am to
I’ve got one just like that picture. I’m trying to convince my wife to let me sell it. It’s hers. Seriously.
Posted by ColdDuck
BR via da Parish
Member since Sep 2006
2759 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 8:11 am to
I would have payed you 2k to move mine out of my house. No one ever used it.
Posted by LSU Neil
Springfield
Member since Feb 2007
2490 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 8:12 am to
That sounds where I’m at
Posted by 13SaintTiger
Isle of Capri
Member since Sep 2011
18315 posts
Posted on 11/18/17 at 8:32 am to
I have three but I’m taking bids for one. It’s an antique and way out of your price range though.
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